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Gardener

Job LocationChippenham
EducationNot Mentioned
Salary£19,928 per annum
IndustryNot Mentioned
Functional AreaNot Mentioned
Job TypePermanent, full-time

Job Description

Summary If you have any problems submitting your application, please call the PSC onwho will be able to support you.If you want a career in Gardening, we can offer you some of the most beautiful outdoor spaces in the UK to work in as well as one of the largest plant collections in Europe.This role will cover Lacock Abbey for 3 days and The Courts (The Walk, Holt, nr Bradford on Avon, Wilts BA14 6RR) for 2 days. What its like to work here You will be based at 2 NT properties Lacock and The Courts. Additionally to Lacock, The Courts is a 7 acre example of an early 20th Century Arts and Crafts garden, surrounded by a small arboretum, it includes an orchard and vegetable garden.For more information about our property please visit What youll be doing As a hands-on Gardener, you’ll assist in making sure that the gardens are maintained to a high standard. You’ll be passionate and enthused and knowledgeable about the varied plants within the garden. This role will include a range of practical horticultural tasks to develop, enhance and conserve the garden and contribute to the delivery of projects. Youll be helping with hard and soft landscaping and general maintenance of the garden, such as mulching, pruning, leaf clearing and weeding. You’ll support with the planting and maintenance of trees, shrubs, herbaceous plants. You’ll be helping to cut the hedges and mow our fine lawns. You’ll also take ownership of specific areas of the garden ensuring the highest standards are maintained and healthy plants are available for our visitors to enjoy.You’ll also support garden volunteers and help them to make the most of their time here. You’ll be expected to interact with the public on a daily basis, answering the many questions, or help out with gardening workshops, tours and helping set up events when needed.The 2 gardens are 6 miles apart. 3 days will be spent at Lacock and 2 at The Courts, although this will at times need to be flexible.Please also read the full role profile attached to this advert Who were looking for

  • Good plant knowledge and fast border work experience and skills.
  • Proven experience with supervising and working alongside volunteer gardeners to support, enhance and sustain momentum of volunteer work.
  • Experience with tractor and trailer, attachments.
  • Experience with multiple machinery types, scarifiers, spikers, hedge cutters, leaf blowers and brush cutters.
  • Turf maintenance experience with pedestrian mowers.
  • Pruning skills, climbers, shrubs, fruit trees and roses of high standard.
  • Hedge cutting and topiary to high standard.
  • Able to work well in a team and self-motivated when working alone.
  • Certificates for - PA1 Safe handling and application of pesticides and PA6A Hand held Application on Land.
  • The package Benefits for working at the National Trust:
  • Flexible working whenever possible
  • Free parking at most locations
  • Discounts in high street stores, cinemas, National Trust properties and cafes.
  • Free entry to our properties for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
  • Generous annual leave
  • Subsidised health cash plan
  • Free 24-hour support service
  • Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary
  • Training & Development tailored to you
  • Up to 5 days of paid volunteering for you.
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